A ROMAN GOLD AND GLASS NECKLACE
AN ENQUIRING EYE: PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A ROMAN GOLD AND GLASS NECKLACE

CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN GOLD AND GLASS NECKLACE
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
15 in. (38.1 cm.) long
Provenance
with The Merrin Gallery, New York.
Acquired by the current owner from the above, 1990.

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Lot Essay

The necklace is composed of embossed foliate elements joined together with wire loops on the reverse. It is centered by a rectangular box-shaped element set with green glass. The terminals are modeled in the form of dolphins above a hook-and-loop closure. For related examples, see nos. 16 and 17 in J. Spier, Treasures of the Ferrell Collection.

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